How To Kill All Mobs in Minecraft

Mastering Minecraft Mob Elimination: A Comprehensive Guide to the /kill Command

There are many reasons to eliminate mobs in Minecraft. The most efficient method is using the /kill command, although its application requires some understanding. This guide details how to use this command effectively.

Prerequisites: Enabling Cheats

Before using any commands, ensure your Minecraft world has cheats enabled. The instructions below differ depending on your edition.

Java Edition:

1. Enter your world.
2. Press Esc.
3. Select "Open to LAN."
4. Toggle "Allow Commands" to "On."

Remember, this enables cheats only for that session. To permanently enable cheats, create a copy of your world with cheats enabled during the world creation process.

Bedrock Edition:

1. Locate your worlds.
2. Select the world and click the pencil icon to edit settings.
3. In the bottom-right menu, find the "Cheats" option and toggle it "On."

Using the /kill Command

The /kill command's basic syntax is straightforward, but requires parameters to target specific entities. Simply typing /kill will kill your own player character.

• Killing all mobs: /kill @e[type=!minecraft:player] (@e targets all entities; type=!minecraft:player excludes the player.)

• Killing a specific mob type (e.g., chickens): /kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]

• Killing mobs within a specific radius:

  • Java Edition: /kill @e[distance=..15] (kills entities within 15 blocks)
  • Bedrock Edition: /kill @e[r=10] (kills entities within 10 blocks)

• Killing a specific mob type within a radius:

  • Java Edition: /kill @e[distance=..15,type=minecraft:sheep]
  • Bedrock Edition: /kill @e[r=10,type=minecraft:sheep]

The game autocompletes commands, minimizing the need for memorization.

Important Entity Selectors:

• @p: Nearest player
• @r: Random player
• @a: All players
• @e: All entities
• @s: Yourself

Minecraft is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices.